Atlanta, GA – Georgia United Foundation donated over $5,000 to the Atlanta Community Food Bank this year through their annual Can Hunger food drive. This marks seven years of the food drive where members, local residents and businesses donated non-perishable food items or made monetary donations to support local food banks.
"We live in a state where one in seven residents struggles to get enough food to eat and one in five children don’t get enough food to eat,” says Kyle Waide, CEO and President of Atlanta Community Food Bank. “With the support from great organizations like Georgia United Credit Union, we can provide essential meals for those who might otherwise go hungry. This year alone, Georgia United’s donation will help us provide more than 20,000 meals.”
Georgia United branch communities have collected over 250,000 cans of food to support local food banks since the program began. Kim Wall, Georgia United’s director of business and community development stated, “We run this program in February each year because we understand that food pantries run low after the holidays. We are grateful for the generous donations and are proud to help support our community.”
About the Georgia United Foundation
Georgia United Foundation is committed to improving the quality of life for children and families in the communities they serve through impactful programs funded and delivered through volunteerism by way of corporate contributions, team members and community efforts. The Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization and is the philanthropic arm of Georgia United Credit Union. Visit gucufoundation.org to learn more.
About Georgia United Credit Union
Georgia United Credit Union, headquartered in Duluth, is ranked as one of the top credit unions in Georgia with over $1.3 billion in assets, 163,000 members and 19 branch locations. As a full-service financial institution, they offer competitive products and services for every stage of life. Visit gucu.org to learn more and follow the credit union on Facebook at facebook.com/GeorgiaUnitedCU, Twitter @GAUnitedCU and Instagram @gucucares.